Counselling for Children in West London
Addressing your needs, I will apply a wide range of different techniques and models that I am trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Work with Parents, Infants and Young Children, Brief Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Family Therapy and 3di5 Diagnostic for Neurodevelopmental Disorder ASD/ADHD
Would you like to talk about your overwhelmed feelings or unpleasant memories? I can help you to resolve your problems, empowering you to achieve your goals through a non-judgmental approach. A treatment will be created and personalised to your needs in a safe, warm and confidential service. Have you been traumatised? Or, you would like to have an explanation of your challenging life experience, wishing to make a change in your life? My working passion is decoding emotional difficulty or mental dysfunction, providing long-lasting effects on your well-being and happiness.
Addressing your needs, I will apply a wide range of different techniques and models that I am trained in EMDR, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoanalytic Work with Parents, Infants and Young Children, Brief Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Systemic Family Therapy and 3di5 Diagnostic for Neurodevelopmental Disorder ASD/ADHD
Would you like to talk about your overwhelmed feelings or unpleasant memories? I can help you to resolve your problems, empowering you to achieve your goals through a non-judgmental approach. A treatment will be created and personalised to your needs in a safe, warm and confidential service. Have you been traumatised? Or, you would like to have an explanation of your challenging life experience, wishing to make a change in your life? My working passion is decoding emotional difficulty or mental dysfunction, providing long-lasting effects on your well-being and happiness.
We all have our own unique stories which can shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. Everyone faces challenges at some point in their lives which can at times impact on our mental wellbeing. I offer one to one counselling within a warm, safe therapeutic space. Whether you have had counselling before or are new to this I am dedicated to helping you to make sense of your feelings. By talking and thinking about the different parts of your life and by exploring your relationships, unconscious themes and patterns may emerge. I am passionate about working inclusively, everyone is welcome in my practice.
We all have our own unique stories which can shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. Everyone faces challenges at some point in their lives which can at times impact on our mental wellbeing. I offer one to one counselling within a warm, safe therapeutic space. Whether you have had counselling before or are new to this I am dedicated to helping you to make sense of your feelings. By talking and thinking about the different parts of your life and by exploring your relationships, unconscious themes and patterns may emerge. I am passionate about working inclusively, everyone is welcome in my practice.
I specialise in a range of mood and anxiety disorders, working with both adults and children.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Life can be difficult at times and we tend to experience our greatest challenges when what we are doing is very different from what we would like to be doing. Sometimes our relationships might not be fulfilling or work can seem pointless or unsatisfactory. This can manifest in distressing thoughts, painful feelings and unhelpful behaviours. Our work together will help you to live a more rich and meaningful life.
I specialise in a range of mood and anxiety disorders, working with both adults and children.
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." Life can be difficult at times and we tend to experience our greatest challenges when what we are doing is very different from what we would like to be doing. Sometimes our relationships might not be fulfilling or work can seem pointless or unsatisfactory. This can manifest in distressing thoughts, painful feelings and unhelpful behaviours. Our work together will help you to live a more rich and meaningful life.
My first and foremost care is for you as my client. My counselling style is tailored to your personal circumstances and specific needs and to you as a whole. My priority to you is to promote your healing, facilitate your wholeness and ensure that your mental, physical and emotional levels are very soon back to their full potential. My personalized approach to therapy reflects elements of different schools. I will start by setting goals with you; consequently you will feel empowered to practice new behaviours, to move beyond your present limitations and you will very soon start to experience a greater satisfaction in your life.
My first and foremost care is for you as my client. My counselling style is tailored to your personal circumstances and specific needs and to you as a whole. My priority to you is to promote your healing, facilitate your wholeness and ensure that your mental, physical and emotional levels are very soon back to their full potential. My personalized approach to therapy reflects elements of different schools. I will start by setting goals with you; consequently you will feel empowered to practice new behaviours, to move beyond your present limitations and you will very soon start to experience a greater satisfaction in your life.
Hello , I am James. I have worked for 25 years as a psychotherapist in central London with men, women and couples. I am approachable and constructive. I enjoy what I do and I believe in the transformative power of therapy to bring about more life and better possibilities. I believe it is possible to identify and achieve the life you want.I have taught at the Site for Contemporary Psychoanalysis for many years as well as the Philadelphia Association. I also have several talks and interviews on YouTube.
Hello , I am James. I have worked for 25 years as a psychotherapist in central London with men, women and couples. I am approachable and constructive. I enjoy what I do and I believe in the transformative power of therapy to bring about more life and better possibilities. I believe it is possible to identify and achieve the life you want.I have taught at the Site for Contemporary Psychoanalysis for many years as well as the Philadelphia Association. I also have several talks and interviews on YouTube.
Before opening my private practice,I provided counselling and neurotherapy to children and adults (2011-2016) at a multidisciplinary centre
Therapy is an investment in yourself and your relationships. It can reveal aspects of yourself that you have taken for granted, such as overworking, over-rationalizing, people-pleasing, or dismissing your own needs and emotions. These patterns emerge because they once served us at different points in life, but what may have been helpful in the past doesn’t always serve us in adulthood. Many clients are motivated to explore these unexamined aspects of themselves—what I often refer to as their 'autopilot'—and to gain greater awareness of how these tendencies shape their relationships and sense of self.
Before opening my private practice,I provided counselling and neurotherapy to children and adults (2011-2016) at a multidisciplinary centre
Therapy is an investment in yourself and your relationships. It can reveal aspects of yourself that you have taken for granted, such as overworking, over-rationalizing, people-pleasing, or dismissing your own needs and emotions. These patterns emerge because they once served us at different points in life, but what may have been helpful in the past doesn’t always serve us in adulthood. Many clients are motivated to explore these unexamined aspects of themselves—what I often refer to as their 'autopilot'—and to gain greater awareness of how these tendencies shape their relationships and sense of self.
When life feels overwhelming it’s natural to feel unsure about how or where to begin. With over a decade of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges, I offer a space to build clarity, personal growth, and empowerment.
Your therapeutic process should be shaped by you. I believe the relationship we build together is at the heart of the work, creating the right space where we can explore whatever is coming up for you.
As an Integrative therapist I work with your thinking, your emotions and your body, meeting you at whichever level feels most useful at any given point.
When life feels overwhelming it’s natural to feel unsure about how or where to begin. With over a decade of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges, I offer a space to build clarity, personal growth, and empowerment.
Your therapeutic process should be shaped by you. I believe the relationship we build together is at the heart of the work, creating the right space where we can explore whatever is coming up for you.
As an Integrative therapist I work with your thinking, your emotions and your body, meeting you at whichever level feels most useful at any given point.
I pay close attention in my work to the wider cultural and social narratives, inter-generational and childhood experiences.
People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons, maybe something is missing in your life, you want to grow or you feel stuck. Whatever it is that brings you here, I will provide a safe space to explore what it means to be human, to exist in this world.
I pay close attention in my work to the wider cultural and social narratives, inter-generational and childhood experiences.
People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons, maybe something is missing in your life, you want to grow or you feel stuck. Whatever it is that brings you here, I will provide a safe space to explore what it means to be human, to exist in this world.
As a psycho-dynamic practitioner, I see my role first as to provide you with a safe and confidential space in which explore whatever issues you may be experiencing. At unpacking what seem to be the problem, I would listen up to the symptoms but my interest would be on the collaborative understanding of the underlying cause. Exploring and understanding this, would be the body of the work. And it is that, what brings change, and a change that is lasting because will be located not in the symptom but on what caused it in the first place.
As a psycho-dynamic practitioner, I see my role first as to provide you with a safe and confidential space in which explore whatever issues you may be experiencing. At unpacking what seem to be the problem, I would listen up to the symptoms but my interest would be on the collaborative understanding of the underlying cause. Exploring and understanding this, would be the body of the work. And it is that, what brings change, and a change that is lasting because will be located not in the symptom but on what caused it in the first place.
I have worked with children, young people & adults for over 16 years with Issues such as loss and grief, anxiety, depression, relationship & family breakdown, self-harm, abuse, poor self-esteem, trauma, spirituality, harmful sexual behaviour, and identity.
Therapy can help you to make meaning of adverse life experiences. Therapy offers a safe space where you can begin to explore who you are, what is important to you, and the opportunity to heal. It is a confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings in safety. My role is to help you through this process without judgement or telling you what to do.
I have worked with children, young people & adults for over 16 years with Issues such as loss and grief, anxiety, depression, relationship & family breakdown, self-harm, abuse, poor self-esteem, trauma, spirituality, harmful sexual behaviour, and identity.
Therapy can help you to make meaning of adverse life experiences. Therapy offers a safe space where you can begin to explore who you are, what is important to you, and the opportunity to heal. It is a confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings in safety. My role is to help you through this process without judgement or telling you what to do.
I have specific training in: Psychodynamics, Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Long term therapy, Time-limited counselling, Neuroscience, Attachment and Therapeutic Alliance, Psychiatry, Psychopathology and Psychodynamics, Working with children and young people
I support clients who find themselves avoiding conflict or struggling to express their thoughts and emotions openly. These patterns can often impact relationships, creating tension and adding to the pressures of an already demanding life.
I also work with young people, supporting them to make sense of their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of communicating
I have specific training in: Psychodynamics, Person Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Long term therapy, Time-limited counselling, Neuroscience, Attachment and Therapeutic Alliance, Psychiatry, Psychopathology and Psychodynamics, Working with children and young people
I support clients who find themselves avoiding conflict or struggling to express their thoughts and emotions openly. These patterns can often impact relationships, creating tension and adding to the pressures of an already demanding life.
I also work with young people, supporting them to make sense of their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthier ways of communicating
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
You may have found the courage to want to change your way of doing life. Whether the issue is specific or a general feeling of dissatisfaction, I believe the therapeutic relationship is created together and can facilitate the changes you want to bring about when created in a safe, open, curious and compassionate environment.
You may have found the courage to want to change your way of doing life. Whether the issue is specific or a general feeling of dissatisfaction, I believe the therapeutic relationship is created together and can facilitate the changes you want to bring about when created in a safe, open, curious and compassionate environment.
With experience of a broad range of neurotypes, my specialty is working with those supporting neurodivergent children, young adults, and in understanding how ADHD and Autism presents in women & girls.
Supervision is a vital space for reflective practice, emotional grounding, and professional development. Informed by over 20 years’ experience across education, leadership and mental health, I offer clinical supervision across modalities, working with therapists, counsellors, school-based clinicians and other therapeutic professionals. I provide a reflective, containing space to think about both clinical work and emotional responses in the room. This allows practitioners to remain present without becoming overwhelmed, holding their work with clarity, steadiness, care, and sustaining thoughtful, attuned practice over time.
With experience of a broad range of neurotypes, my specialty is working with those supporting neurodivergent children, young adults, and in understanding how ADHD and Autism presents in women & girls.
Supervision is a vital space for reflective practice, emotional grounding, and professional development. Informed by over 20 years’ experience across education, leadership and mental health, I offer clinical supervision across modalities, working with therapists, counsellors, school-based clinicians and other therapeutic professionals. I provide a reflective, containing space to think about both clinical work and emotional responses in the room. This allows practitioners to remain present without becoming overwhelmed, holding their work with clarity, steadiness, care, and sustaining thoughtful, attuned practice over time.
I am an Art Psychotherapist with 10 years of experience offering a compassionate, reflective space to explore feelings, relationships and any specific issues of yours,
My approach is collaborative and inclusive, supporting clients uncover patterns, build resilience, and embrace change. Creativity is central to my work; I use imagination and art to access emotions words often miss. Grounded in attachment theory and systemic thinking, I work with deep sensitivity to the cultural and social identities that shape mental health. I also offer supervision to therapists, focusing on maintaining a creative practice.
I am an Art Psychotherapist with 10 years of experience offering a compassionate, reflective space to explore feelings, relationships and any specific issues of yours,
My approach is collaborative and inclusive, supporting clients uncover patterns, build resilience, and embrace change. Creativity is central to my work; I use imagination and art to access emotions words often miss. Grounded in attachment theory and systemic thinking, I work with deep sensitivity to the cultural and social identities that shape mental health. I also offer supervision to therapists, focusing on maintaining a creative practice.
I'm an integrative child and adolescent psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) offering time-limited and long-term therapy to children and adults alike.
I integrate trauma-informed interventions with attachment-based, spiritual-existential psychotherapy making use of play, creative arts, and parts work. My approach is warm and relational, supporting nervous system regulation and socio-emotional growth. I focus on creating a trusted space where challenging feelings can be safely explored and processed.
I'm an integrative child and adolescent psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) offering time-limited and long-term therapy to children and adults alike.
I integrate trauma-informed interventions with attachment-based, spiritual-existential psychotherapy making use of play, creative arts, and parts work. My approach is warm and relational, supporting nervous system regulation and socio-emotional growth. I focus on creating a trusted space where challenging feelings can be safely explored and processed.
Specialist Child Therapist for Challenging Behaviour, Anger, Aggression and Emotional Dysregulation.
I help children develop a greater understanding of their emotions, strengthen self-regulation skills, and find healthier ways of expressing themselves. At the same time, I work alongside parents to help them understand the underlying causes of challenging behaviour and develop more effective responses at home.
Specialist Child Therapist for Challenging Behaviour, Anger, Aggression and Emotional Dysregulation.
I help children develop a greater understanding of their emotions, strengthen self-regulation skills, and find healthier ways of expressing themselves. At the same time, I work alongside parents to help them understand the underlying causes of challenging behaviour and develop more effective responses at home.
I offer integrative humanistic counselling for adults and young people (11 and upwards) both online and in person.
What we talk about is up to you. Without judgement, I will listen and support you in the process of deepening your own self-awareness, whilst at the same time offering warmth, understanding and sensitive challenges. I will respect the importance of going at your pace and in the direction that you choose.
My approach is gender and neuro-affirming; I work with those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those still exploring. I adapt the space and my approach to suit the sensory experience of my clients.
I offer integrative humanistic counselling for adults and young people (11 and upwards) both online and in person.
What we talk about is up to you. Without judgement, I will listen and support you in the process of deepening your own self-awareness, whilst at the same time offering warmth, understanding and sensitive challenges. I will respect the importance of going at your pace and in the direction that you choose.
My approach is gender and neuro-affirming; I work with those who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those still exploring. I adapt the space and my approach to suit the sensory experience of my clients.
I work with children, adolescents and adults using various approaches depending on the individual's needs, largely person centred and cognitive behaviour approaches.
I work with cultural awareness and sensitivity, particularly working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, thoughts of suicide/self harm with adults, children and adolescents. Working with younger children may involve play and art work, whereas with adolescents this may include visual aids to help understand their difficulties.
I work with children, adolescents and adults using various approaches depending on the individual's needs, largely person centred and cognitive behaviour approaches.
I work with cultural awareness and sensitivity, particularly working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, thoughts of suicide/self harm with adults, children and adolescents. Working with younger children may involve play and art work, whereas with adolescents this may include visual aids to help understand their difficulties.
I decided to train in child psychotherapy when I experienced the difficulty of navigating the EHCP system within my own family as I wanted to learn how to support families at a deeper level.
The approach I use is integrative, evidence-based and trauma-informed while being grounded in psychodynamic and creative modalities.
When helpful, arts and play therapy will be incorporated to enable clients to express themselves and process complex feelings that can feel beyond words.
I decided to train in child psychotherapy when I experienced the difficulty of navigating the EHCP system within my own family as I wanted to learn how to support families at a deeper level.
The approach I use is integrative, evidence-based and trauma-informed while being grounded in psychodynamic and creative modalities.
When helpful, arts and play therapy will be incorporated to enable clients to express themselves and process complex feelings that can feel beyond words.
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviours change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.